Red Flag Laws Popular With Gun Owners, Despite DeSantis' Repeal Push

Red Flag Laws Popular With Gun Owners, Despite DeSantis' Repeal Push

Michael Costeines
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March 12, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis recently indicated he's in support of revoking Florida's red flag law despite a recent study showing widespread support by gun owners for the measure in America. Conducted by nonpartisan, nonprofit 97Percent, the study found that 72% of gun owners support red flag laws, also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). 97Percent […]
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Ron DeSantis Boasts GOP Registration Increase, Lead on Dems in Florida

Ron DeSantis Boasts GOP Registration Increase, Lead on Dems in Florida

Michael Costeines
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March 12, 2025
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis bragged Tuesday on the increase of the state's Republican popularity over Democrats over the past several years, in part he says due to the party's conservative agenda on voters. "Florida never had more registered Republicans than Democrats for the state’s entire history until late 2021," DeSantis said. "Republicans were hundreds of […]
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‘Slap in the Face’: After Debate, House Committee Approves Three Pro-Gun Bills

‘Slap in the Face’: After Debate, House Committee Approves Three Pro-Gun Bills

Liv Caputo
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March 12, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—A slew of pro-gun measures flew through their first House committee Wednesday, aimed at expanding firearm access and repealing a swath of 2018's massive gun control act passed after Florida's deadliest school shooting. The three measures, all filed by conservatives, faced scrutiny from the five Democrats on the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee and a crowd […]
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Donalds to Introduce 'Stress Testing' for Florida State Government if Elected Governor

Donalds to Introduce 'Stress Testing' for Florida State Government if Elected Governor

Michael Costeines
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March 12, 2025
WASHINGTON—Congressman Byron Donalds recently stated he would introduce "stress testing" similar to large banks to cut wasteful state spending throughout Florida's state govenment if elected as the next governor of Florida. "When we came out of the financial collapse, Washington instituted stress testing for the large banks. I think we have to go through a […]
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Donalds Says He Would Reopen Jeffrey Epstein Case if Elected Governor

Donalds Says He Would Reopen Jeffrey Epstein Case if Elected Governor

Javier Manjarres
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March 12, 2025
WASHINGTON— Gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds told The Floridian that if elected governor of Florida,  he would look into reopening the past investigation into Jeffrey Epstein “if crimes were committed against people in Florida.” Rep. Donalds made the remark to The Floridian after Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) said that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis could […]
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AIF Legislative Agenda Focuses on Business, Fiscal Responsibility

AIF Legislative Agenda Focuses on Business, Fiscal Responsibility

Michael Costeines
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March 11, 2025
The Associatied Industries of Florida (AIF) released its 2025 Session Priorities Publication on Tuesday, which details its legislative agenda from its members for the legislative term. Known as “The Voice of Florida Business", much of the AIF's agenda is centered around business growth and fiscal responsibility in the state. The organization has represented "principles of […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.10.2025—Weinberger Asked to Remove Trump Flags—Survey: Donalds Would Defeat Casey DeSantis—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.10.2025—Weinberger Asked to Remove Trump Flags—Survey: Donalds Would Defeat Casey DeSantis—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 10, 2025
Republican Rep. Meg Weinberger Asked to Remove Her Trump Flag From Home State Rep. Meg Weinberger appears to have a political target painted on her back after a second political attack against her was levied, this time for flying a “Trump—Make America Great Again” flag on her house in Tallahassee, Florida. ...READ MORE   U.S. […]
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GOP Lawmakers Buck DeSantis, Advance Ban on Taxpayer Dollars Influencing Ballot Amendments

GOP Lawmakers Buck DeSantis, Advance Ban on Taxpayer Dollars Influencing Ballot Amendments

Liv Caputo
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March 10, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration spent millions to block two citizen-led ballot initiatives, a GOP-led Senate committee advanced a measure on Monday that bans the use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaigns influencing ballot amendments. The measure, filed by Republican Sen. Jennifer Bradley, was tacked onto a sweeping conservative bill targeting petition fraud during […]
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James Uthmeier: Florida Still Pursuing Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

James Uthmeier: Florida Still Pursuing Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Michael Costeines
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March 10, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier provided an update Monday on the state's criminal investigation of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate while facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania after they briefly arrived in the state last week. James Uthmeier recently opened a criminal probe into the Tate brothers, and stated he would […]
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Byron Donalds Would Defeat DeSantis Dynasty in 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Race

Byron Donalds Would Defeat DeSantis Dynasty in 2026 Republican Gubernatorial Race

Javier Manjarres
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March 10, 2025
In a move to blunt the power grab Gov. Ron DeSantis appears to potentially be planning by endorsing his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, to succeed his governorship, President Donald Trump’s full endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R) puts the popular congressman from Southwest Florida in line to become the first Black Governor in state […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.7.2025—Pedophile Wants Death Row Reprieve—'Trooper's Law' Advances—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.7.2025—Pedophile Wants Death Row Reprieve—'Trooper's Law' Advances—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 7, 2025
Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his mental decline...READ MORE   Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Not only has Zelenskyy admitted he can’t account […]
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Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems

Pedophile, Murderer, Wants Death Row Reprieve Because of Health Problems

Liv Caputo
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March 7, 2025
A death row inmate convicted of killing and raping an 8-year-old before murdering her grandmother in 1993 is asking Florida not to execute him on March 20, citing his "mental decline." The attorney for Edward James, 63, argued in a stay of execution filed Wednesday that executing the Seminole County man would be a violation […]
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'Trooper's Law' Advances Through Second Florida House Committee

'Trooper's Law' Advances Through Second Florida House Committee

Michael Costeines
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March 7, 2025
Trooper’s Law, inspired by a Bull Terrier who was abandoned and tied to a pole during Hurricane Milton evacuations, unanimously passed its second House committee stop on Thursday. The bill, HB 205, or Trooper's Law, would create a new offense of animal neglect for abandoning a restrained dog outside a natural disaster, such as a […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.6.2025—Supreme Court Rejects Trump's USAID Freeze—Spring Breakers, Beware!—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.6.2025—Supreme Court Rejects Trump's USAID Freeze—Spring Breakers, Beware!—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 6, 2025
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Request to Freeze $2 Billion USAID Payments The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s request to freeze $2 billion of USAID payments. President Trump had asked SCOTUS to reaffirm the US’s freezing...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Trumbull: "Let me be clear: I support law enforcement and their mission to keep our waters safe. But Floridians should not […]
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Spring Breakers, Beware! DeSantis Revives Miami Beach's Spring Break Crackdown

Spring Breakers, Beware! DeSantis Revives Miami Beach's Spring Break Crackdown

Liv Caputo
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March 6, 2025
College students planning to head to popular spring break destination Miami Beach's sunny shores and beachtown bars might want to think again, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared on Thursday. At a Miami Beach press conference, he announced the revitalization of the 2024 Miami Beach spring break crackdown, which included a heavy police presence, curfew, and a […]
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Florida Petition Fraud Bill Imposing $1 Million Bond for Sponsors, Racketeering Charges Advances

Florida Petition Fraud Bill Imposing $1 Million Bond for Sponsors, Racketeering Charges Advances

Liv Caputo
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March 6, 2025
A new bill inspired by a petition fraud settlement paid by an abortion rights group passed its first committee Thursday, aiming to overhaul Florida's ballot initiative process through a $1 million bond on future petition sponsors and charging certain fraudsters with racketeering. Filed by Republican Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, HB 1205 would enact widespread changes increasing […]
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Last Squeeze?—3.5.2025—DeSantis Questions Flu Shots—Green to File Impeachment Articles—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—3.5.2025—DeSantis Questions Flu Shots—Green to File Impeachment Articles—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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March 5, 2025
DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record' While lambasting the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return for compensation. His comments...READ MORE   FL Sen. Ben Albritton: "We all want the very best for our seniors. Nursing home safety and quality […]
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DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'

DeSantis Questions Efficacy, Payments of Flu Shot: Not a 'Stellar Record'

Liv Caputo
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March 5, 2025
While lambasting the Covid vaccine on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis questioned how effective flu shots are and whether physicians push them in return for compensation. His comments came at a Tampa press conference to pressure lawmakers to permanently ban the Covid vaccine mandates he signed in 2021. DeSantis' opposition to the Covid vaccine, however, segued […]
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